ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (B.S.)
School of Leadership and Professional Development

The organizational leadership curriculum is the major component of a broad undergraduate degree that provides students with a background in, and an understanding of, the nature and dynamics of any organization. Class experiences are focused on the development of skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.

Optional concentrations are available in criminal justice administration and hospitality. Additional concentrations are in development; check the MSU website for updates.

The program is offered at all campuses, at selected locations throughout West Virginia, and online. Through a combination of once-a-week class meetings, weekly online chats, and group and individual assignments, students complete 48 semester hours in about 18 months. Each 16-week semester consists of a series of three courses and a practicum, which is integrated throughout the semester and presented at the semester’s conclusion.

Criminal Justice Administration Concentration
The concentration in administration of criminal justice provides a broad professional education that is applicable to understanding the nature and dynamics of any criminal justice organization, with a focus on the development of skills in critical thinking and decision making.

The online program is provided in cooperation with Compass Knowledge Group, which provides the learning technology platform to deliver the program online and also markets the program for the University. New groups begin in January, May, and September (subject to sufficient enrollment).

Information on the traditional criminal justice program is listed under Criminal Justice in the School of Arts and Sciences section.

Hospitality Leadership Concentration
The concentration in hospitality leadership can be applied to positions in hotels, resorts, casinos, wineries, cruise lines, and restaurants. Graduates may be qualified to work in such areas as operations management, merchandising management, sales and reservations, food and beverage directors, and district, general, and regional management.